8 Day Thanksgiving in Rio de Janeiro & Salvador da Bahia

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Highlights Independent Package Includes Flights Miami - Rio de Janeiro - Salvador - Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 4 nights Rio de Janeiro 2 nights Salvador da Bahia Breakfast Daily Itinerary Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Half Day Corcovado 9:00 AM Day #3 01 Jul 2008 - 23 Dec 2008     $50 Today you'll discover one of Brazil's most historic landmarks, the Christo Rendentor or "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Situated high atop the mountain of Corcovado, the Redeemer statue is a towering 2,329 feet above sea level, and was inaugurated in 1931. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood from which the cogwheel train ascends the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, to the summit. From the statue, enjoy panoramic views of Rio, including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, the beaches of the Southern Zone, and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The tour continues to the São Conrado area, with a brief stop at Pepino Beach. Departs at 9:00 a.m. Please be in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour ends at hotel. Rio BBQ Dinner & Samba Show Day #3 01 Jul 2008 - 23 Dec 2008     $111 Tonight, experience the key ingredients to a fine, fun-filled evening, Brazilian-style. Enjoy a delicious Brazilian Churrascaria dinner in a typical Barbecue House, then continue to Plataforma 1 for an entertaining Samba show. Samba is often considered Brazil's signature musical style, and as such offers an excellent opportunity to experience the soul of the country's vibrant culture. Departs at 8:00 p.m. Please be in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour ends at hotel. Half Day Guanabara Bay Day #4 01 Jul 2008 - 23 Dec 2008     $39 Appreciate Rio's unique regional setting from Guanabara Bay, one of the largest and most beautiful bays in the world. Boat rides on Guanabara offer some of the most picturesque, panoramic scenes of Rio. Depart Marina da Gloria by Saveiro schooner and enjoy scenic views of Rio's most splendid coastal surroundings, including the neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, and Urca, as well as Sugar Loaf, Flagstone Island, Fort São Joao, Santa Cruz Fortress, and Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Departs at 9:00 a.m. from Marina da Gloria. Pick up will be between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., depending upon your hotel location. A complimentary pick up is also available from the Cruise ship port. This tour must be booked within 72 hours of your travel date. Pick-up/drop-off details to be advised locally Half Day Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour 2:00 PM Day #4 01 Jul 2008 - 23 Dec 2008     $56 Tour the Tijuca Forest National Park by open jeep. The Tijuca, which covers some 20 miles of Rio's urban landscape, is a hand-planted rainforest, home to a vast variety of exotic plants and wildlife found only in the Atlantic Rainforest region. Known as the "Green Spine of Rio," the forest contains several significant sites, including Cachoeira dos Macacos (Monkey's Waterfall), Taunay's Waterfall, Chinese View, the Emperor's Table, and the Mayrink Chapel, featuring murals by Candido Portinari. Enjoy a leisurely walk to view tropical trees and fruits, as well as a variety of monkeys, birds, and colorful butterflies. Departs at 2:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. Half Day Sugar Loaf 2:00 PM Day #5 01 Jul 2008 - 23 Dec 2008     $50 Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Rio, passing the Sambodrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy charming views of the traditional Cinelandia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Via the Aterro do Flamengo, continue to the neighborhood of Urca to reach Sugar Loaf Mountain. On arrival, enjoy a scenic ride by cable car to Urca Hill for a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, as well as the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. At the connecting point, board a second cable car up to the summit for a spectacular view of Copacabana Beach, Santa Cruz fortress, and the beaches of Niteroi. Pick-up and drop-off at hotel. Full Day Schooner with lunch Day #7 01 Jun 2008 - 24 Dec 2008     $140 Set sail on a schooner from Salvador Boat Terminal, crossing All Saints Bay toward Frades Island, where passengers will disembark for a visit to the island and to swim. Then, proceed to Itaparica Island for a delicious buffet lunch* at a restaurant set along the seashore. After lunch, enjoy free time for a stroll or simply relax before returning to Salvador. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. *Please note that beverages are not included. Full Day Schooner with lunch Day #7 01 Jun 2008 - 24 Dec 2008     $140 Set sail on a schooner from Salvador Boat Terminal, crossing All Saints Bay toward Frades Island, where passengers will disembark for a visit to the island and to swim. Then, proceed to Itaparica Island for a delicious buffet lunch* at a restaurant set along the seashore. After lunch, enjoy free time for a stroll or simply relax before returning to Salvador. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. *Please note that beverages are not included. Full Day Schooner with lunch (Sofitel) Day #7 01 Jun 2008 - 24 Dec 2008     $160 Set sail on a schooner from Salvador Boat Terminal, crossing All Saints Bay toward Frades Island, where passengers will disembark for a visit to the island and to swim. Then, proceed to Itaparica Island for a delicious buffet lunch* at a restaurant set along the seashore. After lunch, enjoy free time for a stroll or simply relax before returning to Salvador. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. *Please note that beverages are not included. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Air & Land Nov 23 1059 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours, and Brazil visa fee (see Terms & Conditions). US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Hotel Plans Plan C - [details]   Savoy Othon Travel Hotel   Rio De Janeiro This tourist class hotel is located two blocks from Copacabana beach, in the heart of the shopping area of Copacabana. [more] Bahia Othon Palace Hotel   Salvador This first class hotel is located in Ondina Beach, the best location in Salvador. [more] Plan B - [details]   Golden Tulip Regente   Rio De Janeiro This first class hotel overlooks Copacabana beach. [more] Tropical Da Bahia Hotel   Salvador This first class hotel is located near the historic downtown, and a number of plazas and beaches. It is in the path of the main Carnival festivities. [more] Plan A - [details]   Sofitel Rio de Janeiro   Rio De Janeiro This deluxe hotel is perfectly located between the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, with quick and easy access to Rio's entertainment and business districts. [more] Sofitel Salvador   Salvador This deluxe hotel, laying between the white dunes of Abaete & Itapua beach, is situated in the middle of a huge tropical park, with 9-hole golf course and a short distance from the airport. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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